Oriole Transportation

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CDL-A Driver Trainer / Mentor – Get Paid for All Miles + Bonuses! Weekly Pay Range: $1,865 – $2,675+ Position Overview We are looking for experienced CDL-A drivers to become Mentor Drivers, helping train the next generation of professional truck drivers. This is a full-time, OTR position with high earning potential and excellent incentives for trainers. • Pay: Mentors earn for all miles the truck drives, including miles driven by their student • Opportunity: Bonuses for student milestones and long-term earnings from trained drivers Compensation & Pay • Base CPM based on experience • Additional CPM bonuses: • $0.10 CPM while training • $0.04 CPM productivity bonus • Mentor Milestone Bonuses: • $500 bonus after student completes 10,000 safe miles • $300 bonus after 20,000 safe miles • Elite Mentor: $0.01 CPM for every mile your student drives in their first solo year • Student Miles: Paid for all miles driven by students under your supervision Mentor Schedule & Structure • Typical OTR mentor runs: 11 days total • Day 1: Observation • Days 2–11: Student drives at least 5 hours/day; mentor can run remainder of the clock • 14-hour driving clock applied for maximum mileage • Opportunity to run solo between students for additional miles Top-Tier Mentor Training • NextGen Mentor Development Program • Paid training: $850 upon completion • Includes bonuses: • $250 for first student pickup • $250 for first student dispatch • $0.10 CPM extra while student is onboard • Structured online checklist to support effective mentoring Qualifications • Valid CDL-A license with clean driving record • Minimum experience required to train others • Eligible and willing to travel OTR • Professional attitude and desire to mentor new drivers • At least 3 months of tractor-trailer experience Why Drive with Oriole Transportation? Founded on family values, Oriole Transportation treats every driver like a valued team member. We take pride in creating a workplace where drivers are respected, supported, and given the opportunity to succeed. We're looking for local, regional, and over-the-road drivers who want high earnings, reliable pay, and a company that truly values their contribution. This role isn't just about a paycheck — it's about shaping the next generation of drivers while building your own career. Click “Apply Now” to get scheduled for orientation and start your next chapter as a Mentor Driver with Oriole Transportation! Equal Opportunity Employer Oriole Transportation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.